Russian Diesel Shipment To US
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- The Straits TimesThe Straits Times
- Andy HirschfeldAl Jazeera
- Karan ManralTimes of India
- Steve KopackNBC News
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The first shipment of Russian diesel bound for the US, as part of a deal brokered with Moscow by President Trump, is aboard a tanker bound for New York, according to ship-tracking data.
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Trump said Russia would immediately export 300,000 metric tons, or 2.25 million barrels, followed by 500,000 tons in November and 1 million tons “immediately thereafter”.
US retail diesel prices topped $6 a gallon ($1.59 per litre) in September and have remained elevated.
The Malta-flagged medium-sized tanker Agioi Fanendes was loaded with 40,000 metric tons of ultra-low-sulphur diesel at Russia’s Baltic port of Primorsk on October 22, Reuters reported, citing LSEG shipping data.
Trump also waived parts of a new US sanctions law against Moscow and threatened to ban diesel exports to Europe unless countries released more fuel from their emergency reserves to help ease prices.
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Russian diesel headed for New York as part of a deal announced by President Trump on October 9, aimed at lowering US diesel prices before mid-term elections. Ship-tracking data shows the tanker Agioi Fanendes left Russia's Primorsk port on October 22 with 40,000 metric tons of ultra-low sulphur diesel and is expected to arrive in the United States by November 7. This shipment marks the first US-bound Russian…
First Russian diesel from Putin-Trump deal heading for US, data shows →2 articles from The Straits Times on this storyRussia will send its first tanker of diesel fuel to the United States on Thursday as part of an agreement aimed at easing fuel shortages and potentially lowering high US diesel prices before midterm elections. The shipment is the first of several planned deliveries; Trump had previously said Russia would export 300,000 tonnes in October, followed by 500,000 tonnes in November and another million tonnes afterward…
Will Russia’s diesel shipment to the US lower prices before midterms? →A tanker named Agioi Fanendes is transporting 40,000 metric tons of Russian diesel from Primorsk to New York, according to ship-tracking data released on Friday. This shipment follows a deal announced by former President Donald Trump on October 9, which involved Russia lifting its self-imposed ban on diesel exports and exporting 300,000 metric tons of diesel immediately to the US and global markets. The identities…
Tanker carrying Russian diesel heads to US days after Trump’s surprise deal with Moscow →A tanker carrying 298,000 barrels of diesel fuel departed from Russia's Primorsk port for New York on Friday, marking the first such shipment since President Trump agreed to ease sanctions on Russia. The Kremlin confirmed the ship’s departure, which is expected to arrive in New York on November 10, just after midterm elections. Despite this move aimed at lowering energy prices, analysts suggest that the impact will…
Russian diesel tanker heads to the U.S., the first since Trump’s deal with Putin →Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced on Friday that the first tanker carrying Russian diesel fuel bound for the United States has departed according to a new import agreement between Russia and the US. This development comes two weeks after President Donald Trump mentioned striking this deal with President Vladimir Putin, despite ongoing tensions over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The statement noted that…
The Kremlin says a first tanker of Russian diesel sets sail for the US despite Ukraine's protests →The first shipment of Russian diesel to the US since 2022’s ban was initiated by President Trump is en route to New York after being loaded in Russia’s Baltic port of Primorsk. The tanker “Agoio Fanades” carries 40,000 metric tons and is expected to arrive on November 7, shortly after the midterm elections. While this shipment meets only about 7.8% of daily US diesel demand, it marks a significant shift in energy…
First Russian diesel shipment from Putin-Trump deal headed for US — but it won’t arrive before Midterms →Analysis
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- 21 Oct
US retail diesel prices topped $6 a gallon ($1.59 per litre) in September and have remained elevated.
- 23 Oct
A tanker loaded with diesel fuel set sail Friday from Russia for the United States, the first shipment since President Donald Trump agreed a deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin to release more fuel into the global market.
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23 Oct First Russian diesel from Putin-Trump deal heading for US, data showsRussian diesel headed for New York as part of a deal announced by President Trump on October 9, aimed at lowering US diesel prices before mid-term elections. Ship-tracking data shows the tanker Agioi Fanendes left Russia's Primorsk port on October 22 with 40,000 metric tons of ultra-low sulphur diesel and is expected to arrive in the United States by November 7. This shipment marks the first US-bound Russian…The Straits Times
23 Oct First Russian diesel shipment from Putin-Trump deal headed for US — but it won’t arrive before MidtermsThe first shipment of Russian diesel to the US since 2022’s ban was initiated by President Trump is en route to New York after being loaded in Russia’s Baltic port of Primorsk. The tanker “Agoio Fanades” carries 40,000 metric tons and is expected to arrive on November 7, shortly after the midterm elections. While this shipment meets only about 7.8% of daily US diesel demand, it marks a significant shift in energy…New York Post
23 Oct The Kremlin says a first tanker of Russian diesel sets sail for the US despite Ukraine's protestsKremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced on Friday that the first tanker carrying Russian diesel fuel bound for the United States has departed according to a new import agreement between Russia and the US. This development comes two weeks after President Donald Trump mentioned striking this deal with President Vladimir Putin, despite ongoing tensions over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The statement noted that…Toronto Star
23 Oct Russian diesel tanker heads to the U.S., the first since Trump’s deal with PutinA tanker carrying 298,000 barrels of diesel fuel departed from Russia's Primorsk port for New York on Friday, marking the first such shipment since President Trump agreed to ease sanctions on Russia. The Kremlin confirmed the ship’s departure, which is expected to arrive in New York on November 10, just after midterm elections. Despite this move aimed at lowering energy prices, analysts suggest that the impact will…NBC News
23 Oct Tanker carrying Russian diesel heads to US days after Trump’s surprise deal with MoscowA tanker named Agioi Fanendes is transporting 40,000 metric tons of Russian diesel from Primorsk to New York, according to ship-tracking data released on Friday. This shipment follows a deal announced by former President Donald Trump on October 9, which involved Russia lifting its self-imposed ban on diesel exports and exporting 300,000 metric tons of diesel immediately to the US and global markets. The identities…Times of India
21 Oct Will Russia’s diesel shipment to the US lower prices before midterms?Russia will send its first tanker of diesel fuel to the United States on Thursday as part of an agreement aimed at easing fuel shortages and potentially lowering high US diesel prices before midterm elections. The shipment is the first of several planned deliveries; Trump had previously said Russia would export 300,000 tonnes in October, followed by 500,000 tonnes in November and another million tonnes afterward…Al Jazeera21 Oct Global diesel prices seen staying high despite Trump’s deal with RussiaGlobal diesel prices remain at record highs despite a deal between US President Donald Trump and Russia aimed at easing fuel costs. The agreement promises Russian diesel exports of 300,000 metric tons initially followed by additional volumes in November, but analysts doubt this will significantly lower prices due to the small scale of these shipments relative to global demand. Currently, US retail diesel prices…The Straits Times
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